Does Masturbation Cause Weight Loss?
Solo sex burns calories, but it might not be enough to move the number on the scale.
Gabrielle Kassel
Author
Education: Smith College
Expertise: Sexual Health/Wellness and Fitness
Gabrielle Kassel (she/her) is a queer sex educator and wellness journalist who is committed to helping people feel the best they can in their bodies. In addition to The Edge, her work has appeared in publications such as Healthline, Shape, Cosmopolitan, Well+Good, Health, Self, Women’s Health, Greatist, Men’s Health, and more. In her free time, Gabrielle can be found coaching CrossFit, reviewing pleasure products, hiking with her Border Collie, or recording episodes of the podcast she co-hosts called Bad In Bed.
About the Edge
The Edge is an editorial outlet from Hone Health that delivers science-backed, expert-driven content to help you live better for longer. Our content is powered by experienced health and lifestyle journalists and reviewed by members of our Advisory Board, who are notable experts in their respective disciplines, from urology and endocrinology to nutrition and fitness.
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